Ew but true. Bacteria naturally live on your skin, and they feed on the salts and proteins in your sweat. The byproducts of their digestion smell bad—that’s what we know as B.O.…
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Sleep talking, technically known as somniloquy, affects men and children more often than women and appears to be somewhat genetic. Triggers for sleep talkers include sleep deprivation, alcohol, drugs, fever, stress, anxiety…
Recent research from the National Sleep Foundation shows that 60 percent of people have driven while tired in the past year. Being awake for 24 hours impairs driving as much as having…
Female mosquitoes find blood—which they need in order to reproduce—in part by using smell receptors on their antennae and mouths. These receptors respond to chemical signals emanating from a host’s body (host…
That means preparing the week’s meals on the weekend whenever possible, and scheduling out your eating. A good goal to aim for is five meals a day. Carry healthy, low-sugar snacks when…
Jasmine increases the beta waves in your brain, which are associated with alertness. Dab on a bit of jasmine oil or take in some jasmine tea for an instant pick-me-up. For other…
Cheaper and less risky than plastic surgery, illuminator—a nude, shimmery cream or powder—can do wonders for your appearance. Applying a not-too-shiny highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones gives your face a…
Mom was right—you are what you eat. A high intake of vitamin C is tied to a younger appearance. In a survey of 4,025 women, low vitamin C levels were correlated with…
Muscle knots, or “myofascial trigger points,” occur at places where your muscles and nerves communicate with each other. The exact mechanism isn’t entirely clear, but essentially, a small portion of the muscle…
Feeling stressed? Try gazing up at the sky or pulling on a soft turquoise sweater. The blue of the sky and the ocean signal tranquility, and just seeing the color can color…